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Total antioxidant capacity of daily diets women (age 35-83y) suffered from cardiovascular diseases(n=40) was analyzed. Nutritional status was evaluated by BMI, WHR and Bornhard indicator. The antioxidant capacity of diets was evaluated by modified semi quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) with opportunity to analyze sources of antioxidants in daily diet. Possibility of daily diet to prevent free radical reactions in organism was expressed by ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) indicator. Results showed insufficient supply natural antioxidants in daily diet and variety in antioxidant capacity determined by seasonality of the consumption in diet fruits, vegetables and their products. As far as in summer season the highest ORAC was determined by consumption of seasonal fruits and vegetables, in winter studied group consumed more oranges, and fruit-vegetable juices. The other valuable sources antioxidants irrespective of seasonality of the consumption were spices. Studies showed necessity of diets modification to increase total antioxidant diet capacity especially in periods of their limited availability.
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cardiovascular system diseases, diet antioxidant capacity ORAC